Niobrara County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Name: Niobrara County, Wyoming Demographics
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Niobrara County, Wyoming has a population of 2,368, the 23rd most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $64,113 and the median home value is $221,500. The poverty rate is 12.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Niobrara County Quick Facts

Population 2,368

Median Household Income $64,113

Median Home Value $221,500

Poverty Rate 12.0%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 54.9 years

Homeownership Rate 61.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.4%

High School Graduation 95.0%

Cities/Places 4

Population 2,368 23rd of 23

Median Income $64,113 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.0%

Unemployment 2.5%

How Niobrara County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,415	2,368	-1.9%
Median household income	$48,987	$64,113	+30.9%
Median home value	$194,200	$221,500	+14.1%

Median Household Income

Niobrara

$64,113

$76,176

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Niobrara

$221,500

$309,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.3%

$25K-$50K 14.8%

$50K-$100K 33.1%

$100K+ 28.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

7.2%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

6.3%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

1.3%

$40K-$45K

1.3%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

9.6%

$60K-$75K

13.2%

$75K-$100K

10.3%

$100K-$125K

13.1%

$125K-$150K

3.8%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

4.3%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%

54.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.8%

Renter 38.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $605/mo 11.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

10.5%

18-34

20.5%

35-54

19.1%

55-74

35.2%

75+

14.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Niobrara County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lusk	1,311	$68,507	10.3%	$213,000
Manville	215	$57,250	7.0%	$105,000
Lance Creek	39	N/A	82.0%	$229,400
Van Tassell	28	$215,833	10.7%	$110,000

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Population Overview

Niobrara County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 2,368. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Niobrara County is 54.9 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 10.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Niobrara County is $64,113. This is 16% lower than the state median of $76,176. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $221,500. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Niobrara County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (3.5% vs 0.8%).

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Niobrara County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wyoming and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Niobrara County, Wyoming?

Niobrara County has a population of 2,368, making it the 23rd most populous county in Wyoming.

What is the median income in Niobrara County?

The median household income in Niobrara County is $64,113 with a poverty rate of 12.0%.

How many cities are in Niobrara County, Wyoming?

Niobrara County contains 4 Census-designated places.